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STATE v. HENDRICKS — NEW JERSEY MURDER TRIAL — “NOT GUILTY” VERDICT

Mr. Tumelty represented Helena Hendricks, who was charged with first degree murder in Atlantic County Superior Court. The defendant faced a number of additional charges, including armed robbery, conspiracy and possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose. At the conclusion of a jury trial that lasted three weeks, the defendant was found “not guilty” of all charges.

While “assault” is a crime of violence recognized by every U.S. state, different states treat assault differently. Some state statutes define assault as intentional force or violence used against someone else, such as hitting, shaking, or slapping. Others include not only actual acts of force or violence but also behavior that causes a person to… Continue Reading

Running away when a police officer has issued an order to stop can be charged with a criminal offense known as eluding. Even if the person charged with evading or eluding faces no other criminal charges, this offense alone can come with serious penalties if someone is convicted. Continue Reading

Most people are at least familiar with the general concept of the right to remain silent. The purpose of the right to remain silent is to help you avoid incriminating yourself accidentally when police officers or other authorities are questioning you about something. Continue Reading

Atlantic and Cape May County Simple Possession Charges Lawyer

If you have been charged with drug possession, you could be facing probation, a suspended driver’s license, a lifetime criminal record and possibly even a jail sentence. An experienced criminal defense lawyer may be able to help you avoid or reduce these serious drug consequences.

I am John W. Tumelty, an Atlantic City drug possession attorney representing clients in Atlantic County, Cape May County and throughout South Jersey. I have 30 years of experience in criminal law, and I am a New Jersey Supreme Court certified criminal trial attorney. Contact me today for a free consultation at 609-390-4600.

Defending Against Charges Involving Illegal and Prescription Drugs

You can be convicted of possession of a controlled substance if drugs were found on your person or if prosecutors can prove you had possession of drugs that were found in your home, your car or elsewhere. Controlled substances are categorized into two general groups:

Illegal drugs (marijuana, cocaine, crack, heroin, Ecstasy, Rohypnol, etc.): It is illegal to possess any of these drugs without a license from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).

Prescription drugs (OxyContin, Percocet, Xanax, etc.): It is only legal to possess these drugs with a valid prescription. Obtaining them by fraud may carry additional penalties.

If you are convicted of drug possession, your penalties will depend on the amount of the drug involved and the schedule it has been assigned by the DEA. If you have been found with a large amount of drugs, you may find yourself charged with possession with intent to distribute.

Aggressively Seeking Out All Possible Criminal Defense Options

If you hire me to represent you on your unlawful possession of drugs case, I will take immediate action to investigate the facts and build a successful defense against the charges. I will carefully review the lawfulness of the police officers’ search and seizure of the evidence and look for a legal basis to get the evidence suppressed.

If you do not have a prior record, entering into a pretrial intervention program may also help you avoid a criminal conviction. I am experienced at helping clients identify and pursue all of their options. Call me today at 609-390-4600 to discuss your drug possession charges.